Mono/EBV & Viral Hepatitis

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My husband had cold symptoms (body aches, fever, yellow mucus, sinus congestion) for 3 weeks. He went to his primary care physician on Monday, Nov 17 and was given Amoxicillin for a Sinus Infection. Three days later he developed severe dry mouth, Jaundice, low grade fever, bloating/fullness, decreased appetite, dark urine, and continuation of body aches. His doctor told him to go to the ER immediately because he may be having an allergic reaction to the Amoxicillin. We went to the ER, he had blood drawn for his liver levels and hepatitis. His bilirubin was 4.8 and his liver levels were in the 200's and 300's. The ER doctor was concerned about this so he sent him for an ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder, which came back absolutely great. He was diagnosed with Hepatotoxicity due to the Amoxicillin. He was told, no Amoxicillin, no alcohol, and no tylenol. He could only take Ibuprofen for body aches and fever. My husband was miserable. He continued to have all of the same symptoms except that his jaundice was worsening. He followed up with his primary on Monday, Nov 24. He was then tested for Mono/EBV which came back positive. He was also diagnosed with Viral Hepatitis, which he was told was due to the mono. This had nothing to do with the Amoxicillin. He was told that there was nothing they could do for him, all he could do was rest. He went for repeat blood work on Tuesday, Nov 25. His liver levels were still increased and his bilirubin was now 8.9. When he called to get the results all he was told was that his white blood count was elevated which indicated infection. He was offered no further advise. He is very frustrated with his doctor because he feels as though he is getting worse and the doctor is not answering questions or looking into these symptoms any further. His jaundice continues to get worse, it covers his eyes, face, chest, abdomen, legs and feet now. He has also developed pale stools. He still has decreased appetite and severe dry mouth. He is drinking TONS of water and gatorade. So I know that he is not dehydrated. Now yesterday afternoon he developed an itchy rash on his abdomen. I am very concerned that something else may be going on, but we can't seem to get any answers.